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DE52 XJC

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 85,759 miles on the clock, averaging 6,417 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for DE52 XJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,417

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,567
Average per year6,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 XJC 40k52k63k74k86k '06'13'11

Check DE52 XJC

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage83,192 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,165 miles
Since last MOT+63,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,765 miles
PASS
Mileage74,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage66,765 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage58,249 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage47,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage40,101 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 XJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DE52 XJC

What car is DE52 XJC?

DE52 XJC is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DE52 XJC?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 XJC was 85,759 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 XJC passed its MOT?

DE52 XJC has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2013.

Is DE52 XJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 XJC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DE52 XJC?

DE52 XJC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.